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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1924
Page
3
An advertisement extols Kellogg’s Bran as a permanent solution to constipation. It claims daily use, at least two tablespoons, with meals and even offers a money back guarantee. The copy praises flavor, versatility, and mentions Battle Creek production and broad distribution.
The Creston Daily Advertiser published weekday evenings by The Creston AdverMeer-Gasette Co. Car. Devenport and W. A. Roseberry, publishers. Official city and county parks notices included. Subscription rates vary by location with daily and mail options and different term lengths.
The piece notes Chinese workers forming unions amid seven day workweeks. It cites poverty as the cause of long hours, blaming deforestation in China and in the United States. It argues soil erosion raises housing costs and makes living harder.
Des Moines reports plans by the Iowa Anti-Saloon League to teach Constitution and law observance to youths. Superintendent McNaught notes field days, speakers, church screenings, and an expanded exhibit at the state fair to foster respect for laws among the younger generation.
Mr McNaught praised the Anti Saloon League and the State Bar association for urging Iowans to exercise their franchise on election days and support educational efforts in Iowa schools as part of the ongoing plan.
London reports that British golf authorities and many players resist steel-shafted clubs adopted by Americans. The Rules of Golf committee warned golfers against unnatural implements, echoing a broader view that golf should remain traditional.
A Detroit woman describes severe back pains and headaches improved after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound written as an open letter. She notes relief from sleepless nights and nervousness and credits the product with avoiding an operation and restoring strength and appetite.
Mil dred Gregory reports marriage news from Nevinville. George Schwab visited his ill mother in Gredfield Sunday. Thirty five friends surprised Mrs Sturgeon on her birthday with baskets. Rev. Smith leaves for vacation in Eve leth Minnesota with son Lester. Vivian Goodfellow is on the sick list. CGC L Atwood and wife visited Petey Johnson. Maude and Dewey Bartlett spent Sunday with the Freafk Rivenburg family. Mr and Mrs Koppelman visited Fontanelle with Frank McCaréd and wife. Williamson played a one sided game at Wiil jar against DeMelay from Corning. Corling players absent after auto accident.
A judge records a humorous exchange as a boy explains how cigarettes are advertised and why people light up. The old lady asks about what becomes of cigarettes, and the boy confirms with a confident reply.
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